https://sig15perspectives.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=1833157Accommodating Dual Sensory Loss in Everyday PracticeDual sensory impairment is increasingly prevalent in people over age 65. The combination of vision loss and hearing loss impacts not only day-to-day function from the perspective of the patient, but must also be considered by the speech-language pathologist working with older people in health care settings. This article will ...2014-01-01T00:00:00ArticleKatharina V. Echt

Disclosure: Financial: Katarina V. Echt works in the Birmingham-Atlanta GRECC and at Emory University. Gabrielle H. Saunders works for the Portland VA Medical Center and Oregon Health and Science University.

Disclosure: Financial: Katarina V. Echt works in the Birmingham-Atlanta GRECC and at Emory University. Gabrielle H. Saunders works for the Portland VA Medical Center and Oregon Health and Science University.×

Nonfinancial: Katharina V. Echt and Gabrielle H. Saunders have previously published in this subject area. Some of their works are referenced in the piece.

Nonfinancial: Katharina V. Echt and Gabrielle H. Saunders have previously published in this subject area. Some of their works are referenced in the piece.×

Dual sensory impairment is increasingly prevalent in people over age 65. The combination of vision loss and hearing loss impacts not only day-to-day function from the perspective of the patient, but must also be considered by the speech-language pathologist working with older people in health care settings. This article will discuss the implications of dual sensory impairment for both patients and professionals, and will provide strategies to support communication.

Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of Carrie Bruce, M.A., SLP/CCC in the development of this manuscript. This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Office of Research and Development, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service. The contents do not represent the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Government.

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